Looping

Looping's a term That is currently used When a teacher and class Are agreeably fused. So the following year, When the children move up, The teacher remains with them. Is this good? Yup... If the teacher is great, It's a pleasure for all. She knows all their habits, Deciphers their scrawl. The students feel comfortable, Nothing to fear. The term can begin With the classroom in gear. Yet, the flip side exists If a teacher is weak. For those in her classroom The outlook is bleak. The verdict's not out yet, But I'll have you know, This "brand-new" idea Did exist long ago. I had Mrs. Heyman For grades 1 and 2 Way back in the 50's. Inventive? Who knew? So many ideas, "Innovative," they claim, Are just blasts from the past With a newfangled name.